Checking Accounts
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Terms in Checking Accounts
ABA Transit Number
An ABA transit number that appear on standard checks and are used to identify specific U.S. financial institutions. read more
Account Balance
An account balance is the amount of money in a financial repository, such as a savings or checking account, at any given moment. read more
Bad Check
A bad check is a check drawn on a nonexistent account or on an account with insufficient funds to honor the check when presented. Â read more
Bill Presentment
Bill presentment, like a bank check, is an instruction that directs a third party to pay the recipient a fixed sum. read more
Blank Endorsement
A blank endorsement is a document such as a check that is signed but has no designated payee. It is risky since anyone can cash it. read more
Bounced Check
A bounced check is slang for a check that cannot be processed because the writer has insufficient funds. read more
Canceled Check
A canceled check is a check that has been paid or cleared by the bank it was drawn on and is marked "canceled" so that the check cannot be used again. read more
Cash Card
Cash cards, which may include debit cards, gift cards, or payroll cards, are electronic payment cards that store cash for various types of payments. read more
Cashier's Check
A cashierâs check is a check written by a financial institution on its own funds, signed by a representative, and made payable to a third party. read more
Certified Check
A certified check is a type of check for which the issuing bank guarantees that enough cash will be available when the recipient decides to use the check. read more